Resilience to Sleep Loss and Stress: A Framework for Investigation and Intervention
Abstract
Sleep loss and acute stress often occur simultaneously during military operations, their combined effect on cognition - and therefore how to protect against any adverse effects - remain under-investigated. In this research project, we seek to develop a framework in which resilience to sleep loss and stress can be investigated separately and jointly. In a laboratory-based study, healthy young adults are assigned to one of four conditions: a sleep deprivation only condition, a stress only condition, a combined sleep deprivation and stress condition, or a control (no sleep deprivation or stress) condition. The subjects are tested on performance tasks specifically developed for this study twice: once while at well-rested baseline and without stress and again 24 hours later, after either 38 hours of sleep deprivation or equivalent well-rested control and stress or equivalent no stress control. By providing a framework for systematic investigation of the effect of sleep loss and stress on military operations, this research project will enable the development of targeted interventions that increase resilience against operational performance impairment. Further, this research project will help to improve the safety and success of millions of Americans, including US military personnel, who are frequently exposed to sleep loss and stress.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1152697
Entities
People
- Courtney Kurinec
- Hans P A Van Dongen
- John M Hinson
- Kimberly A Honn
- Paul Whitney
Organizations
- Washington State University